Cereus Bloom Necklace by Laura Graham

Inspired by the flowers of a night-blooming cactus, Laura Graham’s Cereus Bloom Necklace features two- and three-hole beads and sparkling crystals. Find this pattern today in BeadworkAugust/September 2018.

Check to make sure that there aren’t any blocked holes in each of the two- and three-hole beads before stringing them. Discard any DiamonDuos, GemDuos, or Arcos par Puca beads with blocked holes. Trying to unblock the holes can easily break these beads.

Switch to a smaller needle if you have trouble starting the straps.

The chaton can be substituted with a 14mm rivoli.

Use 6C in the bezel and 3mm bicones in place of the 4mm bicones to make smaller focals for earrings.

LAURA GRAHAM started beading in 2007 after being diagnosed with lupus. She started designing and teaching bead weaving in 2014, has been featured in many publications and advertisements, and is a proud member of the BeadSmith Inspiration Squad. She lives in Las Vegas with her husband. Contact her at www.desertstarcreations.etsy.com or at laura@desertstarcreations.com.